Asian American Studies is a vital component of a liberal education that seeks to broaden awareness and appreciation of the world. Asian American Studies deepens understanding of the multi-racial history and character of the United States and also provides an opportunity to place the American experience within a larger global context. Asian American Studies at Northwestern aims to provide students with an understanding of Asian American experiences as fundamental to the ongoing development of America and as linked to both the experiences of other racial minorities in the United States and the experiences of Asian migrants across the world. The program thus seeks to foster within students domestic and global perspectives that facilitate responsible participation in a rapidly changing world.
Upcoming Events for Asian American Studies Program
May 2026
May
13
2026
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Scott Hall, Guild Lounge, 601 University Place, Evanston, IL 60208
May
19
2026
Anti-Asian Violence and Black-Asian Solidarity | Scott Kurashige Lunchtime…
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Crowe Hall, 1-132, 1860 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
May
19
2026
Student Coffee Hour with Cathy Linh Che and Jess X. Snow
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Crowe Hall, 1-132, 1860 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208
May
19
2026
Cathy Linh Che & Jess X. Snow Screening and Q&A
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Harris Hall, 108, 1881 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208